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India’s unique landscape includes some of the world’s most beautiful tea gardens, where rich greenery, rolling hills and the aroma of freshly brewed tea blend to create a sensory delight. Not to mention that the gorgeous scenery makes you want to go there again and again.
Here are 5 beautiful tea estate destinations to explore in India
1. Darjeeling, West Bengal
Glenburn Tea Estate, located in the Himalayan foothills, is a 1600-acre plantation that provides a real tea experience. The estate, founded by a Scottish tea company in 1859, currently houses a beautiful boutique hotel with breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga mountain range.
2. Assam
Witness the wide areas of tea gardens that surround Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley, the country’s largest tea-producing area. Travel to beautiful estates like Halmari, Manjushree and Hathikuli, where the rich plains produce Assam tea that is malty and strong.
3. Kurseong, West Bengal
One of the oldest tea farms in India, Makaibari Tea Estate is situated in Kurseong and provides a unique homestay experience. It’s ideal for individuals who want a more personal and realistic tea experience.
4. Munnar, Kerala
Nestled in the Western Ghats, Munnar is a haven for tea and nature lovers. Take an enjoyable drive through lush tea estates such as Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Tata Tea Museum and Lockhart Tea Museum, where clean tea bushes cover terraced hillsides.
5. Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Explore the beauty of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley, which is hidden in the magnificent Dhauladhar Range. Discover historic tea estates where tea has been cultivated for more than a century, such as the Wah Tea Estate and the Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory.
